Assessment of the Market Variables, Technology and Enabling Environment for Sustainable Domestic Water Heating

Terms of Reference for Assessment of the Market Variables, Technology and Enabling Environment for Sustainable Domestic Water Heating in Barbados.

Synopsis: Since 2010 local manufactures have indicated that sales have declined significantly and the long-term outlook of the sale of the current flat panel technology is questionable in the current environment. At the national level the Government of Barbados is in the process of developing a Sustainable Energy policy which seeks to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels via the deployment of technologies which are proven, financially viable and economically beneficial. The Government of Barbados therefore wishes to conduct tiered consultancy which provides a comprehensive analysis of the industry and subsequently informs a policy-based approach to water heating.